MONARCHIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does monarchic mean? 

• MONARCHIC (adjective)
  The adjective MONARCHIC has 1 sense:

1. ruled by or having the supreme power resting with a monarch

  Familiarity information: MONARCHIC used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• MONARCHIC (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Ruled by or having the supreme power resting with a monarch

Synonyms:

monarchal; monarchic; monarchical

Context example:

monarchical systems

Similar:

undemocratic (not in agreement with or according to democratic doctrine or practice or ideals)

Derivation:

monarch (a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right)

monarchy (an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority)